WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the release of a proposal to replace the Affordable Care Act, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) issued the following statement:

“At first glance, I’m very discouraged by this proposal. Although the bill maintains some important protections – ones that were first implemented by the Affordable Care Act, I might add – it would more than likely force Maine seniors and low-income folks to pay higher costs and ultimately would result in more people being uninsured than we have now. That’s not health care reform, and it’s certainly not what President Trump promised when he said that the bill would offer affordable coverage for everyone. As I have said all along, we should offer meaningful improvements to the Affordable Care Act – not tear it down and jeopardize health insurance for tens of thousands of people in Maine. ”

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